An 80-year old patient is brought to the emergency room for a suspected hip fracture. In order for the nurse to get an accurate pain assessment, which tool will the nurse use? FLACC Scale Wong Baker Faces Scale CPOT Scale Numeric 1-10 Scale

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An 80-year old patient is brought to the emergency room for a suspected hip
fracture. In order for the nurse to get an accurate pain assessment, which tool
will the nurse use?
FLACC Scale
Wong Baker Faces Scale
CPOT Scale
Numeric 1-10 Scale
Transcribed Image Text:An 80-year old patient is brought to the emergency room for a suspected hip fracture. In order for the nurse to get an accurate pain assessment, which tool will the nurse use? FLACC Scale Wong Baker Faces Scale CPOT Scale Numeric 1-10 Scale
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Hip fracture: 

A hip fracture is a break in the thigh bone's upper section, at the femoral neck, or (rarely) at the femoral head. Shortening of the leg and hip pain, especially with movement, are possible symptoms. Usually, they are unable to walk.

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